A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1530359 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1530604 epoch_slot_no: 18604 block_no: 1530287 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1362 time: 2018-09-13 05:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b24f3d6d20c0274288b0d1a630ba6f12a536fb4a578d0e5ddddbf0db9b7bc49Block Operator
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